Grilled Corn Salsa
Bursting with smoky-sweet flavor, this Grilled Corn Salsa is the ultimate summer side dish or appetizer that's sure to steal the show at your next barbecue or gathering. Featuring charred fresh corn on the cob, vibrant bell peppers, zesty jalapeño, and aromatic cilantro, this salsa is beautifully balanced with a tangy lime dressing and a hint of earthy cumin. Perfect as a dip with tortilla chips or a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or seafood, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Celebrate the freshest ingredients with a dish that's colorful, versatile, and packed with bold flavors that scream summertime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 large bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow)
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 0.25 cups (chopped) cilantro
- 1 large (juiced) lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Peel back the husks of the corn slightly and remove as much of the silk as possible, then brush the corn lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Re-wrap the husks to protect the kernels while grilling.
Brush the bell pepper and jalapeño with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Grill the corn, bell pepper, and jalapeño over medium-high heat for about 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until the vegetables are charred and tender.
Once cooked, allow the corn, bell pepper, and jalapeño to cool for a few minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Dice the grilled bell pepper and finely chop the grilled jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat, if desired). Add them to the bowl with the corn.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl along with the chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, remaining olive oil, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the corn mixture and toss to combine.
Let the salsa sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or your favorite grilled dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1252 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1573 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
